Drive options, Drive guidelines, Removing a drive blank – HP ProLiant DL120 G7 Server User Manual
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Install the DIMM.
6.
Install the air baffle (on page
7.
Install the access panel (on page
If you are installing DIMMs in Lockstep configuration, configure the mode in RBSU ("
" on page
Drive options
The server provides non-hot-plug capability through an embedded SATA controller. To obtain hot-plug
capability, install an optional controller and hot-plug cable option kit.
Drive guidelines
When adding drives to the server, observe the following general guidelines:
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The system automatically sets all drive numbers.
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If only one drive is used, install it in the bay with the lowest drive number.
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Drives must be the same capacity to provide the greatest storage space efficiency when drives are
grouped together into the same drive array.
Optional storage controllers provide support for hot-plug capability and drive LEDs. Controller options are:
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The embedded controller supports non-hot-plug SATA drives. Drive LEDs are not supported.
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Optional SATA controllers support hot-plug SATA drives and drive LEDs.
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Optional SAS controllers support hot-plug SAS or SATA drives and drive LEDs.
Removing a drive blank
CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless
all bays are populated with either a component or a blank.